Medical assistant schools in Lancaster, PA
4 schools within 30 miles of Lancaster, PA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Lancaster County Career & Technology Center in Willow Street, 4 miles away. Medical assistants in Pennsylvania earn a median $43,920 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 2
- Median pay in PA
- $43,920
4 medical assistant schools within 30 mi of Lancaster, PA
School results
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA · 4.4 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
YTI Career Institute - York
York, PA · 19 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Dental assistant
- +8
York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
York, PA · 22 mi · Public
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +6
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Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute
Wyomissing, PA · 27 mi · Private
- Medical assistant
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +4
What medical assistants earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $43,920
- $21.12 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,810–$48,500
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 23,050
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +12.9%
- 109,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest medical assistant schools to Lancaster?
The closest are Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (Willow Street, 4 mi), YTI Career Institute - York (York, 19 mi), and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (York, 22 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Lancaster cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $13,490 to $19,518. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Lancaster?
Across Pennsylvania, the median pay is $43,920 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Lancaster?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Medical assistant schools in nearby cities
- Lebanon (22 mi)
- York (23 mi)
- Reading (29 mi)
- Harrisburg (35 mi)
- Bel Air, MD (35 mi)
- Newark, DE (38 mi)
- Wilmington, DE (46 mi)
- Baltimore, MD (54 mi)